Landscape Renovation
Most gardeners and landscapers expect an established landscape to last for many years. Homeowners, commercial sites and parks usually spend a great deal of time and money to design and establish a...
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Feb 7, 2008 | Landscape, Landscaping
Most gardeners and landscapers expect an established landscape to last for many years. Homeowners, commercial sites and parks usually spend a great deal of time and money to design and establish a...
Dec 1, 2007 | Landscape, Landscaping, Shrubs, Trees
Palms and cycads are truly beautiful plants that enhance any landscape with their tropical appearance. In South Carolina, they are fairly tolerant of many problems that are common in tropical areas...
Nov 7, 2004 | Landscape, Landscaping
Las plantas marcadas con un * son las más tolerantes a lugares húmedos o periódicamente inundados. Cuando seleccione las plantas usando esta lista, recuerda que un número de factores determina la...
Nov 5, 2004 | Landscape, Landscaping
Plants marked with an * are more tolerant of very wet or periodically flooded conditions. When selecting plants using this list, remember that a number of factors determine the suitability of a...
Dec 20, 1999 | Landscape, Landscaping
Although there is no such thing as a maintenance-free landscape, it is possible to have an attractive landscape that is easy to care for. Good planning, design, plant selection and timely...
Dec 20, 1999 | Landscape, Landscaping, Shrubs
At one time foundation plantings were mainly used to hide the bases of older houses. It is no longer considered necessary or desirable to plant a line of shrubs all the way across the foundation....
Oct 20, 1999 | Landscape, Landscaping
A Primer in Backyard Songbird Conservation Birding has become one of the most popular pastimes in North America. Annually, thousands of Americans travel thousands of miles in search of rare and...
Jun 20, 1999 | Landscape, Landscaping
Fertilizers are used to add plant nutrients not adequately supplied by the soil. A soil test is used to determine the amount of nutrients in the soil. The soil test report will make recommendations...
Jun 20, 1999 | Landscape, Landscaping
Composting is controlling the natural decay of organic matter by providing the right conditions for composting critters to convert yard trimmings into a product that can be returned to your...
Jun 5, 1999 | Landscape, Landscaping
What should a gardener consider when planning to build a small hobby greenhouse? What materials should be used to build it? Does it need heating and cooling? Where can it be placed on the property?...
May 5, 1999 | Landscape, Landscaping, Water
Water gardening in containers is an excellent alternative to in-ground pools if space or physical constraints are limiting. Just as container vegetable gardening offers individuals with limited...
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